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How to get from1 Av to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from 1 Av to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 1 Av to 14 St-Union SqsubwayL
    2. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayQ / ...
    9 min
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4 Av/E 10 St to Madison Av/E 34 StbusM3 / ...
    32 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 1 Av to Empire State Buildingtaxi1.8 mi
    4 min
    $11–14
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from 1 Av to Empire State Buildingwalk1.7 mi
    31 min

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What companies run services between 1 Av, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from 1 Av to Empire State Building via 14 St-Union Sq and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 4 Av/E 10 St to Madison Av/E 34 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 17 min.

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